Hollywood star Liam Neeson has told how Irish-based TV shows Vikings and Game Of Thrones have made him want to make more films at home.

The Ballymena actor was in Dublin last week to receive the Presidential Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his contribution to Ireland and his humanitarian work – and to promote his new action-thriller The Commuter.

He told RTE: “I’d love to do some more stuff in Ireland, absolutely. Not least being a huge Vikings and Game of Thrones fan.

“I’m thrilled with the success of those shows.

Liam Neeson with President of Ireland Michael D Higgins where the actor recieved a Distinguished Service for the Irish Abroad Award in Aras an Uachtarain, Dublin. (Image: Photo Gareth Chaney Collins)